Visit & Stay

Our Nature Reserves provide an example of excellence in private conservation management where biodiversity conservation gains are achieved through our expertise in conservation land management and science on a large scale.

We know the importance of engaging people in our reserves, which helps grow awareness of the importance of conservation, and we offer opportunities to immerse yourself in nature on our reserves.   

Visitors to our reserves also gain a far more profound insight into Nature Foundation's work and the importance of nature conservation by experiencing it first-hand through our vivid landscapes and unique places. 

To protect the threatened species who inhabit our nature reserves, most of the reserves are only available to visit during organised activities and events, and are generally prioritised for our members and volunteers.

Visiting and Staying at Hiltaba and Witchelina Nature Reserves

We understand how important it is to involve people in our nature reserves. By offering chances to visit, we help more people learn about conservation and see its impact for themselves. Protecting these landscapes and their native plants and animals is our top priority, especially for threatened species. Any visits or activities must respect the land and keep its wildlife safe.

To balance protecting biodiversity with involving people in conservation, from 2026, only Nature Foundation members will be able to book nature drives and stay at Hiltaba and Witchelina Nature Reserves. This provides a very special benefit to our members who have shown their commitment to conservation.

We welcome new members and you are able to easily join when making your booking online. Membership fees help support our work, and a variety of benefits are available, in addition to the opportunity to visit and stay at Hiltaba and Witchelina.

See all Nature Foundation member benefits here.

See our FAQs related to visiting and staying on our nature reserves here.

Our visitation season operates from 1 April – 31 October. As a remote private nature reserve managed for conservation purposes, Hiltaba and Witchelina are sometimes closed to all visitors during this period. This might be due to weather, cultural, conservation or reserve management actions.

Bookings are required to visit and stay at Hiltaba and Witchelina, including nature drives, and the person booking must either be an existing Nature Foundation member, or join during the online booking process.

Please use the booking calendars on each reserve page to check availability, and book ahead of your travel to avoid disappointment